Zen Pop

Got back to school anxiety? You’re not alone


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8 things to help deal with back to school anxiety

Why Ashton Kutcher’s stock skyrocketed for Todd

One man’s message to his daughter- “I hope you have great sex”

4:27 Anxiety is normal.  Sometimes parents tell their kids not to feel anxious.

  1. Listen
  2. Ask questions
  3. Be engaged
  4. Own your role in the situation
  5. Know you’re not alone
  6. It gets easier
  7. Advocate for your child in dealing with “inschool” sadness
  8. Ask for support for teacher
  9. 12:16 Chidren’s disappointment with classroom assignments.

    Todd balances understanding their disappointment with the privileges that our daughters enjoy.

    Girl Rising Documentary

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJsvklXhYaE

    17:58 Ashton Kutcher gives an amazing speech @ the Teen Choice Awards

    1. Opportunity looks a lot like hard work
    2. Being Sexy
    3. Build a life, don’t live one
    4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNXwKGZHmDc

      26:00 Different definitions of smart

      Einstein quote- Everybody is a genius. But, if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it’ll spend its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

      34:02 Oops I made a mistake, that’s all.  (Cathy cries)

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lB3fi7opDBc

      36:29 Dear Daughter: I hope you have awesome sex by Ferrett Steinmetz

      We discuss this blog and the differing opinions on it

      44:28 Isn’t it Ironic? by Alanis Morisette

      Should it be called something different

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jne9t8sHpUc

      46:30 Tournament of Bad

      Louisiana ladder- somebody actually won it

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwlQ6bzCPL0

       

      A Night Out for Moms-to-be! August 22nd 6:30-9:00

      Reverend Ed Bacon coming to speak @ Dominican University on Thursday, October 3rd

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